Parcel post liquid sweets shipments show limited leakage
United States Department of Agriculture reports 204 trial parcel post shipments of liquid honey and sorghum products, in tin screw capped containers with corrugated outer wrapping. Most content arrived intact. only three instances leaked. High container cost noted but parcel post marketing possible for high quality products. Experts urge selling only top grade goods to retain customers.
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United States Department of Sgriculture
Poetat
Parcel Post
Bureau of Markets
Coited
States Department of Agriculture
Soil guidance and crop notes from Iowa State University
The text discusses soil types suitable for potatoes and corn, noting that loam soils and sunny loams favor crops. It mentions a new clover attracting interest at Iowa State College and gives buying advice for tools, plus effects of lime on soil, including sour soils hurting crops like alfalfa and clover.
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Iowa Pate College
Beekeeping yields and hive management insights
The text discusses nectar and honey production by 100 bee colonies, estimating a honey crop of around 22 percent of tons from nectar and only 2 percent as surplus. It notes vast nectar availability within two miles, variable beekeeper profits, and the issues caused by hollow-log housing and inefficient box hives. It also cites swarming, storage space, and winter care as factors reducing yields by half or more.
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United States
Farm Cooperatives Lead In Market and Community Kitchens Rise
Farmers' co operatives include about 14 000 groups with roughly two million members and a 1.5 billion annual business. Elevators top value handled, followed by fruit and produce bodies and creameries. Community kitchens in Ohio and parts of West Virginia canned surplus vegetables and fruits under cooperative guidance, with Charleston seeing rapid volunteer participation and regional field kitchens. War effort prompts boys to join farm service during vacation, contacting the US Boy Scouts Working Reserve or county agents.
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Ohio
Pleasants
Kenawha
Jefferson
West Virginia
Extension Division
The
State University
Charleston
Charleston Kitchen
Kepovwaba County
U. S. Boye’ Working Reserve
State Agricultural College
Are Economizing On Dressmaking
A New York observer notes record thread sales since America’s entry into war indicate a revival of home dressmaking and sewing. Shops report stronger ready-to-wear demand as women seek economical outfits, with costlier materials and longer-lasting gowns. The war spurs fashion design progress, while overall silhouettes remain aligned with Perris-era lines.
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New York
America
Amerea
Perris
American tailoring and design in fashion essays
The text discusses American tailoring and designer craft, praising the quality of tailored material for frocks and coat suits. It notes Bruce’s stance against such clothes, describing women wearing them only under protest and mentioning sashes embroidery or Ungerie features as accessories.
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Brauce
American and French Spring Gowns Meet in Modern Dress
The article compares American and Paris designs for spring gowns, noting American tailoring aligns with government fabric limits and emphasizes tailored silhouettes, while French drapery and floating fabrics add coquetry. It highlights updated evening frocks, skirt alterations, and the rising appeal of American designs over French in some houses.
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America
France
McClure
Paris
Popular vestee collar chemisette and smart spring outfits
A fashion note highlights a brocaded silk vestee chemisette that fits around the neck and buttons down the front, paired with a coat collar and pique collar. It discusses waistcoats, Oxford ties, clocked stockings, and a new pony jacket suit as the season’s smart musts.
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Fea Aon
Oxford
Jesus Heals Bartimaeus and Foretells Glory
May 12 lesson from Mark 10 covers Jesus moving toward Jerusalem with the cross in view. Bartimaeus, calling on the Son of David, is healed after persistent petition, then follows Jesus. James and John seek prominence, and Jesus teaches that greatness comes through serving others.
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Luke
Jesus
The
Mark
Jepusatiom
Judas
Pontius Pilate
James
John
Matthew
Christ
Peter
Bartimaeus
David
Barthaaeus
Bartimagus
Daddy's Evening Mary in Prairie Wolf Tale
An old diaristic dialogue between Jackle and Jimmie Coyote explores prairie wolves relations with prairie dogs. They discuss likes and dislikes, turning over a new leaf, and the dangers of guns, while a lazy dog and a teasing squirrel provide brief intercultural lessons.
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Coyote
Prairie Wolf
Jimmie Coyote
Jackie Coyote
Jackie
Jimmie
Jackle
Sid Jimmie
Tirmie
Sncwie
The Cup of Joy
The passage reflects on happiness as a choice hindered by lingering regrets. It notes that everyday joys from morning light to voices are dimmed by dwelling on past grievances, uncertain plans, and looming duties, pushing joy aside.
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Les
Paris raid tale and vintage ads blend of humor
Whimsical Paris air raid anecdote contrasts a brave midinette with a laughing city as a concierge wakes her upstairs. The page also touts Castoria for infants, Cuticura remedies, critiques constructive criticism, and light quips about American resourcefulness and fashion.
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Paris
Do Your Cows Pail to Clean and Care Advice
The fragment cites a veterinary ad about cow cleaning and a prompt to seek medical attention from Dr David Roberts. It mentions a local business, a dealer in your town, and references to sales tables and garrets. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete phrases.
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David Roberts
Wrsin Vel. Co
Wasieshewn
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P. B. Fitzwater
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
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the Cross
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Bobby
South America
Ryy
Sacto Att
Romie A
Fletcher
Champson
Dept. EX
Boston
Rue de la Paix
Balus Catarre Medicis
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Harvord
Sue Picton
Randy Fog
Ures Sarponpala
Chi Heploplo
Garrets
Fort Wayne
Enoch Morgan's Sons CO
Tutt
Dr. Tutt
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Potter
Spohn Medical CO
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